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Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:35 AM Jan 2021

Trump right now

The last week, Trump has been sitting at Mar A Lago, watching TV non stop seething. He sees Joe dismantling his "legacy" with executive order after executive order. He sees Fauci and Birx on TV talking about how much of a liar he is and how awful it was to work for him. He has planes flying overhead with large signs trailing them containing insults to him. Everyday, every moment is a new horror for him, but he can't look away.

And now he knows how the majority of the country felt for 4 years under Trump. Every day he did everything in his power to make us all miserable. Knowing he's sitting there, without even Twitter to whine on, and feeling the same pain and anger, is just heart warming. This man was a monster, he cannot be allowed near the office again.

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Trump right now (Original Post) Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 OP
and not a twitter account in sight, must be infuriating for the Pig. Thomas Hurt Jan 2021 #1
No Twitter has to be excrutiating to him Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #5
Excruciating for him / A blessing for the rest of us. calimary Jan 2021 #22
yes scarytomcat Jan 2021 #61
I love it Dukkha Jan 2021 #18
He's bitter Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #48
Thank Goodness.. Twitter Took Away Cha Jan 2021 #65
Maybe he'll stroke out over it. Ohiogal Jan 2021 #2
Stroke, stroke, massive stroke! machoneman Jan 2021 #10
I do not want him to stroke out on us before he is held to account for his sins. Chainfire Jan 2021 #15
. Vdizzle Jan 2021 #17
Agree 100% KS Toronado Jan 2021 #20
One can have a stroke and not die. llmart Jan 2021 #38
I really wish OldBaldy1701E Jan 2021 #84
He really is a monster. nt leftyladyfrommo Jan 2021 #3
That he is. ShazzieB Jan 2021 #71
1000 Recs for you, Johnny2X2X! Cracklin Charlie Jan 2021 #4
He misses twitter more than the presidency DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2021 #6
+1000 Celerity Jan 2021 #56
We always knew that MuseRider Jan 2021 #7
His entire strategy was obvious after he knew he'd be leaving Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #11
Agreed. MuseRider Jan 2021 #12
Wasn't really even his money. calimary Jan 2021 #24
Very much so MuseRider Jan 2021 #28
I really don't care, do you? Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #8
Trump isn't just seething. He's imagining a plan for revenge. Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #9
What I can figure out is why the repugs won't eliminate him for good from elected office. usaf-vet Jan 2021 #26
My thoughts exactly. If they let him skate and then he does start a Marie Marie Jan 2021 #62
Republicans loved it while he was in office DFW Jan 2021 #82
Remember that the planes have an extra sting: obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #13
And he cannot use a helicopter to fly home anymore Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #16
I live in the County obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #36
those perks are now on his own dime NJCher Jan 2021 #76
The residents must be relieved Larissa Jan 2021 #19
I think he has a helipad now, set up for him -- courtesy of the U.S. taxpayer. secondwind Jan 2021 #25
Does anyone think he's going to un-mothball his private plane Luz Jan 2021 #27
OMG that is so funny! obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #35
It is actually a 757 kirkuchiyo Jan 2021 #42
757's cost $120 Million Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #52
For whatever reason I've always liked the look of 757's kirkuchiyo Jan 2021 #53
I would much rather have a high end Gulfstream Jet. BrightKnight Jan 2021 #55
Well as long as we are dreaming... kirkuchiyo Jan 2021 #57
The thing about those planes is he has to pay out of pocket. joshcryer Jan 2021 #83
He has the helipad leftieNanner Jan 2021 #29
The helipad also must go obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #34
Nope, can no longer be used obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #33
Maybe he'll move to The Villages northwest of Orlando and run for a Board of Directors seat. Towlie Jan 2021 #39
Can you imagine being in something like a homeowner's association with that guy? Withywindle Jan 2021 #64
HA! I would love that. BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #68
May he have an unpleasant visit from Cynthia every day...twice on Sunday. nt aka-chmeee Jan 2021 #72
MaL means Bad in Spanish. Very appropriate. n/t aggiesal Jan 2021 #46
KR NT ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2021 #14
Recommended. H2O Man Jan 2021 #21
And that last sentence sums up one of the two pillars supporting impeachment. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #23
No peace, no rest. SWBTATTReg Jan 2021 #30
don't forget "members are quitting 'sad' mar-a-lago after trump loses" orleans Jan 2021 #31
Well said. Excellent post! mtnsnake Jan 2021 #32
How do you know this? Link? USALiberal Jan 2021 #37
And believe me, he's worried sick about impeachment. JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #40
This. Add "engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors Luz Jan 2021 #63
Somewhere between shameful and downright criminal JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #66
Plenty More Monsters... mezame Jan 2021 #41
He has financial and legal troubles out the wazoo.... Jon King Jan 2021 #43
It was essential for Twitter to bar Trump. Without his instantaneous and nation-wide Nitram Jan 2021 #44
Hear here Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #45
I was just thinking about this... birdographer Jan 2021 #47
Its only hobby should be getting ready to face Justice. Lock him up. Jan 2021 #54
Putin, I'm guessing, has nothing to do with tDumpf anymore. It's all Bidden now. fwvinson Jan 2021 #70
True, but that wouldn't stop Donnie from birdographer Jan 2021 #75
Get him a Lego set. moondust Jan 2021 #49
Was, and is, evil. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #50
He's in a hell of his own making Leith Jan 2021 #51
It's detoxifying... Blue Owl Jan 2021 #58
That plus the pain has not even Roc2020 Jan 2021 #59
I'm surprised he hasn't called in to Faux n Friends to discuss ???? What would he say? MizLibby Jan 2021 #60
I just hope he saw the London paper: SayItLoud Jan 2021 #67
A Go Fund Me - for trucks full of Lincoln Logs OxQQme Jan 2021 #69
Amen. Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #73
his repig bdamomma Jan 2021 #74
I wish Bloomberg or Bezos or some other rich bastard with money to burn would set aside RockRaven Jan 2021 #77
Trump shouldn't worry about his legacy, he has left behind Dan Jan 2021 #78
I still want to see him in handcuffs. tclambert Jan 2021 #79
he is NOT feeling the same pain and anger we did Skittles Jan 2021 #80
I'm praying... Vestigial_Sister Jan 2021 #81

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
5. No Twitter has to be excrutiating to him
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:38 AM
Jan 2021

It's like having his tongue cut out. If it's permanent, he cannot run for President again, it's the only way he stayed relevant.

calimary

(81,323 posts)
22. Excruciating for him / A blessing for the rest of us.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:38 PM
Jan 2021

Long may he remain muzzled!

If I never hear that wretched whiny voice again, my ears (and all the rest of me, too) will be forever grateful.

Dukkha

(7,341 posts)
18. I love it
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:16 PM
Jan 2021

The crazy old man at the end of the bar got put in a cab and sent home. With no one to vent at he is stewing in his own hatred.

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
48. He's bitter
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 02:17 PM
Jan 2021

He's sitting at home, stewing, and as bitter as any person has ever been. Is he plotting his revenge? Sure, but mostly he feels helpless and bitter right now.

Chainfire

(17,553 posts)
15. I do not want him to stroke out on us before he is held to account for his sins.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:07 PM
Jan 2021

If he died today, much of his failings would be swept under a rug, making it easier for the next despot to come along.

llmart

(15,540 posts)
38. One can have a stroke and not die.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:20 PM
Jan 2021

Personally, I've been hoping for locked in syndrome after a massive stroke for him. That way he'll be aware of what's going on but can't say a word. I could live with that outcome for him.

OldBaldy1701E

(5,137 posts)
84. I really wish
Wed Jan 27, 2021, 08:39 AM
Jan 2021

I had a problem with what you said. I don't. This would be schadenfreude, and there are times when one can be forgiven for appreciating it.

ShazzieB

(16,426 posts)
71. That he is.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 07:03 PM
Jan 2021

Some may think it's melodramatic to call someone a monster, but I don't know what else to call him at this point. He has certainly behaved in a monstrous fashion.

MuseRider

(34,111 posts)
7. We always knew that
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:48 AM
Jan 2021

his obsessive watching the media would get him in the end. Can you imagine after all these years of him reacting like a little baby to every single thing how it is eating him? He does deserve every miserable moment of his worthless life being bashed about like his beloved golf balls.

He spent years setting everything up to reflect on him like a god. Now he can see what most of us really thought of him, all that was hidden away from his enormous but very fragile ego.

Makes me laugh. In another situation I would feel bad about that but in this case there is little bad that can happen to him that will not cause me mirth. You get what you pay for in this world, Trump, and all your money was not enough for even that.

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
11. His entire strategy was obvious after he knew he'd be leaving
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:55 AM
Jan 2021

He was going to use Twitter to do everything in his power to undermine everything Joe did as President. It would have been nonstop from him everyday with him criticizing everything Joe tried to do while bragging about himself. He was going to use Twitter to stay in people's minds. Robbing him of that is the best possible thing for the country.

MuseRider

(34,111 posts)
12. Agreed.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:59 AM
Jan 2021

I just hope that after the dust settles and we start getting into the Biden years with big changes we stop even comparing everything to the horror Trump is/was. We all know it but it still just has to work its way out like a nasty splinter. Once it is gone there will be only deep, seething anger (soreness) that is possible to keep down from conversation but causes us to all act with determination to keep moving forward.

calimary

(81,323 posts)
24. Wasn't really even his money.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:42 PM
Jan 2021

It’s the banks’ money, and whoever else’s he conned or otherwise stole it from.

Eyeball_Kid

(7,432 posts)
9. Trump isn't just seething. He's imagining a plan for revenge.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:49 AM
Jan 2021

Trump wants his opponents destroyed. He always does. So he wants to use his base to retaliate. And they will, in spite of a few obstacles, the Senate Trial being one of them. The Dems' task at the trial is not to do the minumum for conviction, but to bury Trump in material and direct evidence. They cannot rely on Senate GOPers' personal experience as witnesses and potential victims. They must present the maximum amount of evidence, and make it absolutely clear to everyone in the nation that Trump committed unforgivable crimes and must never run for office ever again.

Further, he MUST be subjected to all criminal investigations and indictments in the hopper. All of them. The DOJ/FBI must know that Trump is still a threat to the safety and security of the nation and a threat to a functioning Constitution. They must act accordingly. For Trump's prosecutions, there must be no concept of "overkill." He tried to destroy the nation. He went down that path and he must never be given the opportunity to travel it again.

usaf-vet

(6,189 posts)
26. What I can figure out is why the repugs won't eliminate him for good from elected office.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:44 PM
Jan 2021

If you are a republican wanting to be POTUS in 2024 why would you leave 45 with any possibility of running in 2024?

It seems to me, the smart move is to eliminate the possibility by finding him guilty in the upcoming impeachment trial (he is after all a has been) and prevent him from running for elected office.

Now as a lifelong Democrat I relish the thought of that albatross hanging around the neck of the republican party for years to come.

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
62. My thoughts exactly. If they let him skate and then he does start a
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 05:14 PM
Jan 2021

Patriot Party to split the Republican vote, my first reaction will be:

DFW

(54,412 posts)
82. Republicans loved it while he was in office
Wed Jan 27, 2021, 04:39 AM
Jan 2021

All the negative attention was focused on him, while they could get away with every corrupt manoeuvre they could dream of, and most of it flew under the radar while CNN focused on his clown rantings. He was extremely useful to them.

obamanut2012

(26,081 posts)
13. Remember that the planes have an extra sting:
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:03 PM
Jan 2021

There is no longer a no-fly zone over MaL. No longer a no-boat zone by MaL. No longer do they stop traffic and make us sit for HOURS while he tootles around to the airport, golf, whatever. Now, he sits in traffic, too. No longer can he use a helipad. And, local attorneys are suing his ass to make him quit squatting at MaL ILLEGALLY.

He is no longer special.

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
16. And he cannot use a helicopter to fly home anymore
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:14 PM
Jan 2021

His county has a no private helicopter rule, he was exempt as President, you'll notice that he arrived to Mar a Lago by motorcade on inauguration day.

Trump gets off on being "important". Those little perks are something he lived for. He loved it. He went from a staff of hundreds to a staff of a few people overnight, for most people that would be a relief, not to Trump, he lived to bark orders at people.

And not having Twitter to complain about it all is killing him.

obamanut2012

(26,081 posts)
36. I live in the County
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:13 PM
Jan 2021

And soooo many rich folks here would love a helipad, but as you said, it's not allowed. hahahahhahahah

Luz

(772 posts)
27. Does anyone think he's going to un-mothball his private plane
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:47 PM
Jan 2021
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9170287/Donald-Trumps-private-jet-remains-mothballed-need-repair-New-York-state.html

Trump's mothballed private Boeing 737 lies on tarmac in upstate New York with covers over the engines because he didn't think he would need it until 2025

kirkuchiyo

(402 posts)
42. It is actually a 757
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:41 PM
Jan 2021

And I heard it needed one engine replaced and the other one needed significant maintenance. So I suspect it will be sitting there for a while if not sold outright to help pay off his debts.

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
52. 757's cost $120 Million
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 02:59 PM
Jan 2021

He'll sell it to raise cash. A plane sitting needing repair is a cash cow, it costs a fortune.

kirkuchiyo

(402 posts)
53. For whatever reason I've always liked the look of 757's
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 03:01 PM
Jan 2021

Until I knew he had one. Ruined it for me. Might as well say "GIGANTIC A-HOLE" in gold letters on it...

BrightKnight

(3,567 posts)
55. I would much rather have a high end Gulfstream Jet.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 03:35 PM
Jan 2021

It is faster, nicer, and far more practical. The 757 is just a pointless PR stunt like Trump.

kirkuchiyo

(402 posts)
57. Well as long as we are dreaming...
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 03:51 PM
Jan 2021

There were a couple of Sukhoi SU-27's for sale about ten years ago that were fully westernized and for sale for 5 million each. I think they were even two seaters. Not as practical or nice as a Gulfstream but oh ya boy are they faster!!

joshcryer

(62,276 posts)
83. The thing about those planes is he has to pay out of pocket.
Wed Jan 27, 2021, 04:49 AM
Jan 2021

He can't skimp on paying for the fuel for those planes no matter how much he wants to.

obamanut2012

(26,081 posts)
33. Nope, can no longer be used
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:11 PM
Jan 2021

WPB is taking it out. Private citizens are not allowed to have helipads in PBC, only hospitals, LEOs, the current Prez.

Towlie

(5,325 posts)
39. Maybe he'll move to The Villages northwest of Orlando and run for a Board of Directors seat.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:22 PM
Jan 2021

 


... and if the board elects him president then he'll be "President Trump" again!

The Villages, Florida

Withywindle

(9,988 posts)
64. Can you imagine being in something like a homeowner's association with that guy?
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 05:24 PM
Jan 2021

Worst neighborhood control freak you've ever met ON STEROIDS.

BigmanPigman

(51,611 posts)
68. HA! I would love that.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 05:54 PM
Jan 2021

He already has experience with driving a golf cart (the preferred mode of transportation in The Villages).

H2O Man

(73,559 posts)
21. Recommended.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:24 PM
Jan 2021

I respectfully disagree with the first sentence of your second paragraph -- being a sociopath, Trump lacks the capacity to grasp that other human beings think or feel. Thus, for him, this emotion seems a unique form of suffering.

BobTheSubgenius

(11,564 posts)
23. And that last sentence sums up one of the two pillars supporting impeachment.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 12:41 PM
Jan 2021

The other being that, hopefully, it would provide deterrence for future wannabes.

JohnnyRingo

(18,636 posts)
40. And believe me, he's worried sick about impeachment.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:28 PM
Jan 2021

He might try to play it cool, but anyone who has been to court for a crime, including myself, knows how nerve wracking and intimidating it is. I mean, the papers declare "State of XXX vs You". Even worse is "The United States of America vs you", and that is so humbling on a scale that leads to uncertainty and fear.

All that is nothing compared to what Trump faces, and while he won't do time over an impeachment, he will be in the history book for a hundred years. Expect descendants to change their names to Crump or something in the future.

Luz

(772 posts)
63. This. Add "engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 05:21 PM
Jan 2021

by inciting violence against the government of the United States," and that oughta make anyone nauseous 😁

JohnnyRingo

(18,636 posts)
66. Somewhere between shameful and downright criminal
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 05:33 PM
Jan 2021

I feel for his kid. He might be a chip off the old dick, but I remember what peer pressure is like at 14. Unless his schoolmates live in a Fox News bubble, he's getting it bad, and that has to lead to resentment.

Soon Trump will just have Rudy and the other three heirs. Then Rudy will desert him.

mezame

(295 posts)
41. Plenty More Monsters...
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:32 PM
Jan 2021

...where he came from: Hawley, Cruz, Johnson...oh the list goes on cannot count the ways, from the top of the FBI and DOJ on down throughout the police state(s), and let us not forget by all means, the all amurriken corporate companies claiming to be people with fat wallets pouring our own money in vast quantities to feed the flames. And this is nothing new whatsoever. The history of white supremacy in this country has now raised Simplicity (i.e., willful ignorance), Sincerity (i.e., I'm sorry I got caught), and Immaturity (i.e., I mean c'mon just look at their behavior!) as virtues. Many white Americans in these "United" states to this day STILL feel no necessity and no obligation to grow up!

[inspirational thanks to James Baldwin]

Jon King

(1,910 posts)
43. He has financial and legal troubles out the wazoo....
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:44 PM
Jan 2021

I think NY State files charges within a few months. His banks have pulled away. He will have to sit to be deposed in several civil suits. Other federal crimes will be uncovered one Garland takes over.

Grab the popcorn, the fun of humiliating the Trump family is getting ready to start.

Nitram

(22,822 posts)
44. It was essential for Twitter to bar Trump. Without his instantaneous and nation-wide
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:45 PM
Jan 2021

communication platforms he has been deprived of the means by which he could keep inflaming right wing activists and cowing Republican elected officials.

Johnny2X2X

(19,069 posts)
45. Hear here
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 01:49 PM
Jan 2021

No doubt. Twitter needs to keep his ban permanent. He'd be undermining Biden every hour right now if he had it, and would be riling up another insurrection crowd if he could use Twitter.

birdographer

(1,331 posts)
47. I was just thinking about this...
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 02:11 PM
Jan 2021

I couldn't wait to never hear another word about him, and yet I find myself wondering just what he is doing. Like when your normally yappy dog gets real quiet...what is he up to?

He may have sat watching TV and feeling sorry for himself for a time, but not long. He's too angry and hate-filled to do nothing. His mantra was if hit, hit back twice as hard. Cutting him off Twitter was vital. I don't know if he has ever gone this long without a camera pointed at him. He is disappearing from headlines. But he's not just sitting there. He hasn't taken up a hobby to kill time. He must surely have spoken to Pootie at least every day, getting advice. He is seriously hobbled; he may be down but he is far from out.

I'm actually very surprised he has not rented a venue down there and held a rally.

Lock him up.

(6,934 posts)
54. Its only hobby should be getting ready to face Justice.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 03:02 PM
Jan 2021
Either Federal or State(s) or all of them. And Civil (E.J. Carroll's lawsuit: Still waiting for a DNA sample).

moondust

(19,993 posts)
49. Get him a Lego set.
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 02:45 PM
Jan 2021

He can pretend to be a "builder" while he pretends to be "President." It will keep him busy until the men with shackles arrive.

Roc2020

(1,616 posts)
59. That plus the pain has not even
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 04:28 PM
Jan 2021

started for him and those close to him yet. And no one will pity him. he may have hurt America but the Presidency destroyed him.

SayItLoud

(1,702 posts)
67. I just hope he saw the London paper:
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 05:35 PM
Jan 2021

Story from Iran. President of Iran blaming tRUMP for long distant murders .

Holding him and his family responsible.

The picture of tRUMP on a golf course taken from a drone should send chills up the traitor's jellied spine.

Who would play golf with such an easy target?

OxQQme

(2,550 posts)
69. A Go Fund Me - for trucks full of Lincoln Logs
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 06:54 PM
Jan 2021

He can build his wall in a sand trap with his tiny hands.

Or the locals could use them to enclose MAL.

bdamomma

(63,883 posts)
74. his repig
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 07:29 PM
Jan 2021

seditionists don't see him as insurrectionist.

tRump needs to never hold office again. No justice no peace.

RockRaven

(14,974 posts)
77. I wish Bloomberg or Bezos or some other rich bastard with money to burn would set aside
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 10:58 PM
Jan 2021

a large sum to permanently hire/employ however many of those sign-towing planes are required to have at least one in the air over Merde-a-Lardo every second of daylight that Trump is outdoors every day of the year, until he kicks the bucket. There are a hundred different messages they could use, and the Dotard's impotence to do anything about it would drive him nuts.

Dan

(3,572 posts)
78. Trump shouldn't worry about his legacy, he has left behind
Tue Jan 26, 2021, 11:04 PM
Jan 2021

divided families and friend, a nation at war with itself, exposed a political party that stands for nothing and puts its own interest ahead of the nation that they were sworn to serve, hatred and racism made acceptable....and so much more. Your legacy will live a lifetime.

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